There is limited parking here, but when we were here it was not a problem. Pulled pork sandwich: 4/5. Very good flavor. read more

$13.61 for a breakfast burrito. $12 on the menu, but what they don't tell you (and certainly doesn't appear on the receipt or menu) is the 3.65% credit card fee that magically gets added at checkout. But I'm here for the breakfast burrito, so I came back as promised. As for the burrito: I'm glad I gave it a try. It's spartan to the core. No frills, no indulgence, no-nonsense, just a hearty meal. At nearly a pound, it's a beast packed with eggs, bacon, and cheese (hold the bell peppers). But the thing was heavily peppered, black peppered. This was a to-go order, and in true no-nonsense fashion, it came with two single-ply napkins. And that's it. Unfortunately, no extra options are available - no avocado, no sour cream, no nada. There's also no salsa inside the burrito or on the side, which left me to pull out the emergency bottle of hot sauce from bottom drawer of my desk. Despite the lack of options, it was filling. No question there. It holds its value, but if it came with fresh salsa and the option for avocado (not guac) or even sour cream, I'd much more likely to be all in. Oh, KUDOS to the cook for cooking the bacon from scratch. It wasn't carcinogenic crispy, but tender and actually delicious! I wish this pit stop the best and think you should try it for yourself to decide. But for me, I feel like my time on this menu has come to an end. read more

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Sooo Delicious!!!! I cannot recommend this place enough.! We will be bringing our family and friends for sure ! When I want breakfast this is the spot!!! Soooo yummy ! Cooked fresh once you order! They're so welcoming here. The Mexican breakfast sandwich is my Favorite! We've also tried the brisket sandwich and their trip tip sandwich ! So delicious! Meat is so tender and tasty ! That Mac&cheese with pulled pork is delicious! I Wish they served breakfast all day it's soooo good! And I'm obsessed Sooo Delicious!!!! I cannot recommend this place enough.! We will be bringing our family and friends for sure ! When I want breakfast this is the spot!!! Soooo yummy ! Cooked fresh once you order! They're so welcoming here. The Mexican breakfast sandwich is my Favorite! We've also tried the brisket sandwich and their trip tip sandwich ! So delicious! Meat is so tender and tasty ! That Mac&cheese with pulled pork is delicious! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great family place , very nice c[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I Wish they served breakfast all day it's soooo good! And I'm obsessed read more

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Have been craving bbq and glad we tried Spill The Tea. We had the brisket, tri tip, and a hot link with sides. The brisket and tri tip were very juicy, tender, flavorful and you can smell and taste the smokiness of the meat. Too bad we came late afternoon as they were out of sides. We will definitely be back to try their other offerings. read more

Spill The Tea - Brisket, Tri Tip, Hot Links, Potato Salad and Cole Slaw - Barbeque Near Me - San Carlos, California

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The food: Pulled pork sandwich! YUM! Mac & Cheese side. Sauce wasn't over powering in the pork. Came with coleslaw in the sandwich. Very tasteful. Service: food came out fast, Roberto was very nice, made sure everyone was happy with the food and checked if anyone needed anything else with a smile on his face! I'll definitely be coming back to try more food. read more

Spill The Tea - Pulled pork sandwich to go. - Barbeque Near Me - San Carlos, California

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We ordered this before as a delivery order and my girls have been wanting to have it again. We were in the are and decided to go. First of all, the ribs were fall off the bone yummy goodness. The brisket is a crowd favorite and out of the 6 sides we can get. We got 4 Mac n cheese because my kids inhale it. Roberto the owner is the nicest. He brought out fresh muffins for us and some extra ribs since he saw the girls loved it. If you're looking to check out a new BBQ place, you have to try this place! read more

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Was craving barbecue and had driven by the spot a few times. I decided to come by today, man was I blown away. The spot has phenomenal service as a little mom pop five of one of those little barbecue spots in Texas. I ordered the pulled pork over mac & cheese and did not disappoint. Their barbecue sauce is not overpowering, and you can still taste the meat of the pulled pork. I also ordered one rib and a hot sausage the rib I pulled the meat off the bone with the fork. It is everything you want in a rib, not overly sauced just the right amount of smoke. The hot link is just as good with the right amount of kick and not overpowering spice. It served with grilled peppers and onions over the top. If you get it as a side item, this is by far one of my favorite hot links with a little bit of a lingering burn after you bite into it. This is by far one of the best barbecues I've had in a while is a definite competitor with others in the area. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience was great on this place and I felt warm and welcomed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This barbecue spot is definitely someplace. I enjoyed and felt welcomed the ribs like I said before we're amazing and overall the vibe was awesome. I like that. It is sit back away from all the hustle and bustle. It is definitely a secret little spot tucked away in San Carlos. read more

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Despite for a replacement for Emergency BBQ, I shouldn't be too demanding. I'll need to try it a few more times before I make any more definitive statements. Initial impressions were that the bbq is adequate but their focus might be more on delivery than anyone eating in. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They keep the furniture and fixtures from Emergency and the Argentine food truck, but the plexiglass, breakfast focused condiments, and general cleanliness left me a bit concerned.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They didn't have any extra bbq sauce out for those who need it. They served my order on a china plate and a fork, but I had to grab paper towels from one inside table, salt and pepper shakers from other tables. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This told me they're not used to having many patrons eat in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] (I don't usually use salt and pepper shakers, but the coleslaw was tasteless.) [[HIGHLIGHT]]Menu on the wall was extensive, but with all the stock photos, and fast food restaurant fonts, it didn't seem they were really focused on foot traffic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My brisket sandwich was flavorful and tender including grilled onions. I'll give it another shot on takeout instead, but not great as a first impression. read more

Spill The Tea - Brisket Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - San Carlos, California

After a year or more of San Carlos being a BBQ desert (pour one out for 3 Pigs, Emergency BBQ and ECR's BBQ), we've finally got a spot that means business. The absolute showstopper? Ribs so tender they're basically falling off the bone before you even look at them. We're talking "why-do-they-even-give-you-a-knife" level of perfection. The brisket holds its own too, and the chef dropped by with jalapeño cornbread that'll make your grandma jealous. These folks smoke their meat for 18 hours - the kind of commitment we're looking for in our BBQ relationships. Finally, San Carlos has a BBQ joint worth writing home about TL;DR: Come for the ribs, stay for... more ribs. Bring napkins. Wear stretchy pants. Thank me later.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

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Food was ok, sauce was really good. I got the brisket it was a bit fatty. Coleslaw was great read more

Spill The Tea - Barbeque Near Me - San Carlos, California

Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Would recommend coming to try this place! I wish I was hungrier to try more dishes. The brisket was very tender. The strawberry Nutella crepe hit the spot. The chef came out to say hi and ask if we wanted to try a Demi glaze sauce he was experimenting with. I'm usually disappointed by the Mac and cheese sides at bbq spots but I really liked that the Mac and cheese here did not have a grainy feel which probably means they used real cheese. My fiancé asked for the extra fatty pieces of brisket and they delivered although it's usually not that fatty at other bbq spots so he would have preferred more fat cut off before setting on the bbq. read more

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6.17.2025 Good sized brisket sandwich. $15. The owner and his son are nice folks. They hook it up with portion. Flavor is great. I've had the ribs too they're not bad. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Outside seating is plentiful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Enjoy. read more

Spill The Tea - Brisket Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - San Carlos, California

Awesome local bbq spot. We tried the Tri tip, brisket, hot links, pork ribs, and chicken. Everything was juicy and well seasoned. Service was amazing. They made sure our group of 19 was happy and well fed. Food came out hot and quick and even cleaned the tables up for our large group. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Decent patio area outside right by the smoker.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]You'll leave smelling smoky, happy, and full.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Not legit bbq. Food wasn't made the day of, dried out and looked aged. You've been warned.

I'm from Texas so I'm pretty picky about bbq. The brisket here is great. Nice smoke ring. Cooked low and slow for a long time the way it should be. Very juicy meat, even the leaner slices. Perfect smoke ring. Well seasoned. The people working there are all very nice too. read more

Spill The Tea - Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - San Carlos, California

Outstanding. Wife and I enjoyed lunch. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Food was absolutely delicious. A much needed restaurant in the area. read more

I had a great time and tasty sandwich meal at Spill the Tea BBQ . I had a Tri- Tip sandwich at a reasonable price. The cook restaurant was very nice, and friendly. It made feel good about eating in a good restaurant. Very delicious food for a fair price. I highly recommend it. read more

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The brisket here is to die for, so tender and juicy with the perfect outer bark. The ribs were quite excellent as well. We will return soon!

The food and service was great. Only downside was that the coleslaw and Mac & Cheese were a little on the dry side. Boyfriend wasn't a big fan of the bell peppers in the corn bread. It wasn't horrible, it was just meh. The brisket and ribs were really delicious, as was the potato salad and the beans! We'll definitely come back again when we're in town. read more

Spill The Tea - Brisket BBQ Plate and Ribs BBQ Plate with garlic bread - Barbeque Near Me - San Carlos, California

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Ordered a Mexican breakfast burrito...which supposedly has chorizo eggs, cheese, bell peppers cream cheese. Mine had bacon, eggs, breakfast links maybe cheese. Bottomline, it was not what I ordered or expected. I give one star because it was terrible. It was not good at all for $15.00 I will not be going here for breakfast again...I'd have been happier at McDonalds for their breakfast burrito. VERY DISAPPOINTING!!! read more

I was craving bbq and I came across spill the tea bbq today. Their brisket was really good and there ribs ass well. I for sure recommend it

Highly recommend this place. The owner and staff were so sweet. I got extra sides since they we're close to closing. The brisket was so tender and juicy. Best sides I've had in the area. Red potato salad was so delicious. The Cole slaw and Mac n Cheese were also yummy! Great outdoor seating & amazing prices. So nice to get food for the family and not break the bank! read more

Spill The Tea - Menú - Barbeque Near Me - San Carlos, California

Owner: Employee at register was making up prices and claiming not to know how to work the register. Maybe that's true, but very likely pocketing cash. Totally unaware of online orders as well and no idea how they are processed. Ironically, was going to let me walk out without paying for extra items. Total sh#t show. BBQ was not good, and old busted bread. Setting is similar to what it used to be when it was Emergency BBQ (they were awesome). read more

Wow had lunch the other day, smoked brisket sandwich . Unfortunately very little brisket and totally full of fat golf size fat ball I might re-try ,maybe they had a bad afternoon read more

I've only had the pork ribs here, and they are absolutely delicious. Very, very tender (literally fall off the bone type) and great sauce, not overly sweet. The mac and cheese and cole slaw are also quite good. I'm going to go back soon to try their crepes. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]A nice and relaxed ambiance that is enjoyable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Came here on my birthday and the workers were super nice and attentive and even wrote a happy birthday message on my crepe. Which was really good!! Highly recommend this spot! Will be coming back to try more items read more

Spill The Tea - Strawberry and Batman's crepe. Delicious - Barbeque Near Me - San Carlos, California

I placed an online order, but then found this location closed during Friday working hours. My purchase was refunded a few days later.

I can smell this place every time I drive by, finally tried the bbq chicken sandwich and it was so good! The sauce is nice and tangy as well. Will definitely return, it was a great post workout meal :) read more

Spill The Tea - BBQ Chicken Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - San Carlos, California

I was leaving back to the airport and happened to stop by this place, and I'm Glad I did! Very nice employees. Even the cook was very humorous. Food was amazing. read more

This is genuinely the best barbecue in California and they deserve more recognition since not only is it good food the service is ridiculously good. read more

Just popped in while running errands. The people were very sweet and the food was delicious. I'll definitely be coming back for more

It was my first time trying this place out and I was intrigued by their menu. I went with a good friend and he ordered the Tri-Tip sandwich. He said that it was amazing. I ordered the Mac & Cheese with pulled pork. I was really looking forward to trying the Mac & Cheese with the Pulled Pork, because the only place I ever had it was at ABC Bar B Q, which went out of business during Covid. The Dish was fantastic. I ordered a Hot Link sandwich for my Wife, and it was incredible. I will definitely be back. Oh, the service was great. read more

food is very delicious and staff was super nice. they gave us some free tritip because they were closing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]great place[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more